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Overview |
Hendrix College | The King's College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1190/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Hendrix College | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hendrix College is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (1,144 students vs. 326 students)
Hendrix College vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or The King's College?
- Hendrix College is 65.5% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at Hendrix College than The King's College ($34,750.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than The King's College ($22,626 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 35.2% lower than costs at The King's College ($13,600 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than The King's College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 16.8% larger than aid received The King's College ($28,769 vs. $24,640)
Hendrix College vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 89 points higher than at The King's College (1181)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at The King's College (27)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at The King's College (3.73)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (60.3%) than The King's College (45.3%)
Hendrix College vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or The King's College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between The King's College and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than The King's College (73% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- The King's College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/